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Four teams who will see their Super Bowl window close in 2020

September 10, 2020 Mark Howard 0

The 2020 NFL season is less than a week away and whilst every team has aspirations of getting to the Super Bowl, only two of them will achieve that dream. Here are four teams that have to be in ‘win now’ mode.

Three lesser-known rookies who could impress in 2020

August 23, 2020 Luke Conboy 0

With rookie mini-camps cancelled and preseason effectively out of the window, there has never been a tougher time to be a rookie in the NFL. Gone are the preamble games where previous unknown stars are given the platform to impress, absent are the moments to impress the coaching staff when the limelight shines.

Three NFL non-playoff AFC teams that can compete in the 2020 season

June 2, 2020 Luke Conboy 1

For seemingly the last time, both the AFC and NFC conferences sent six teams apiece to the post season in the 2019-20 season. As of the 2020-2021 campaign, the NFL playoffs will expand to 14 teams, one extra from each conference, as per the new collective bargaining agreement.

Where will Jameis Winston end up this offseason?

March 12, 2020 Mark Gill 0

Former number one overall pick Jameis Winston is currently slated to hit free agency in lieu of an offer from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Where could the former Alabama quarterback end up this offseason?

The biggest offseason need for every AFC team

February 21, 2020 Mark Ross 0

Unfortunately for fans around the world the 100th season of the NFL has come to an end and what a season it was. It’s now time for a pivotal offseason.

Three moves the Pittsburgh Steelers need to make this offseason

February 10, 2020 Mark Ross 3

The 2019 season however, was a strange one for the Steelers as it could be seen as both a win and a loss. After opening up against the defending champions New England Patriots and getting absolutely blown away, they then went into week two and lost their future hall of fame quarterback for the season due to an elbow injury.

Steelers legend Hines Ward showing interest in Eagles WR Coach Role

January 15, 2020 Adam Salter 0

The Philadelphia Eagles have been searching around for a new offensive coordinator after scoring a mere nine points in their wild card game against the Seattle Seahawks on January 4. Notably, former NFL star wide receiver and 14-year Pittsburgh Steelers veteran Hines Ward is interested in helping out on that side of the ball.

Does Mike Tomlin deserve to win Coach of the Year?

December 17, 2019 Mark Gill 0

Pittsburgh Steelers’ head coach Mike Tomlin’s season couldn’t have got off to a worse start this year. In the season opener, the team lost longtime franchise quarterback Ben Roethlisberger for the season in a defeat to the New England Patriots. They then proceeded to drop the following two games to the Seattle Seahawks and San Francisco 49ers.

Half Term Report: Ranking the 2019 NFL Rookie Class

November 14, 2019 Luke Conboy 1

The half term results are out for this year's rookie class. As with every year some have excelled, whilst others risk being held back.

Season not over for Pittsburgh Steelers after Roethlisberger injury

September 17, 2019 Teodor Tsenov 0

What a rollercoaster of a week it’s been for the Pittsburgh Steelers. The team fell to 0-2 after being defeated by the Seattle Seahawks at home, losing starting quarterback Ben Roethlisberger in the process. Mason Rudolph, meanwhile, proved to a solid replacement for the two-time Super Bowl MVP.

How Antonio Brown went from superstar arrival to being released by the Raiders

September 7, 2019 John Dunham 1

So, the Antonio Brown experiment is over in Oakland. It's fair to say that it really didn't start, but that only serves to make it sound like nothing happened in the six turmoil filled months he was with the Raiders.

Don’t underestimate the Pittsburgh Steelers against the Patriots

September 6, 2019 franchisesports 0

Ben Roethlisberger and the Pittsburgh Steelers are eager for a fresh start and in a matter of a few days they’ll launch their 2019 campaign against the defending champions, New England Patriots, in primetime Sunday Night Football.

Pittsburgh Steelers season preview: Ready to battle the Browns

September 2, 2019 John Dunham 0

For a franchise that prides itself upon being steady and without drama, the 2018 version of the Pittsburgh Steelers was far from the norm.

Super Bowl XLIII: The Super Bowl that had everything, the chance that got away for the Arizona Cardinals

May 20, 2019 Sean Halloran 0

Ben Roethlisberger’s Steelers faced off against Kurt Warner’s underdog Cardinals in a match up for the ages. This for me ranks as one of the very best Super Bowls, filled with interesting narratives, wonderful plays and a tremendous finish. This review will take a step back to February 1st 2009 and address what could have been for the plucky Cards.

Analysing the 2019 NFL Draft from the Patriots to Washington

May 5, 2019 Mark Gill 0

The 2019 NFL Draft was filled with shock picks and drama across the weekend. Draft reaction from New England Patriots to the Washington Redskins is here.